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  • Crystal Edds-McAfee, PNP

    Crystal Edds-McAfee, PNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • McKenzie Finney, AG-ACNP

    McKenzie Finney, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Emily Foresman, AC-PNP

    Emily Foresman, AC-PNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Jill Francis-Parr, AG-ACNP

    Jill Francis-Parr, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Renee Gay, AG-ACNP

    Renee Gay, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Kristine Gillis, AG-ACNP

    Kristine Gillis, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Samantha Hinzman, AG-ACNP

    Samantha Hinzman, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Emmanuel Kwarfo, AG-ACNP

    Emmanuel Kwarfo, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Conner Lawrence, AG-ACNP

    Conner Lawrence, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Kristin Long, AG-ACNP

    Kristin Long, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Julie Lutz, AG-ACNP

    Julie Lutz, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Daniel Maggio, AG-ACNP

    Daniel Maggio, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Ara Messamer, NNP

    Ara Messamer, NNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Nicholas Nelson, AG-ACNP

    Nicholas Nelson, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Christine Owens, AG-ACNP

    Christine Owens, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Rebecca Raines, AG-ACNP

    Rebecca Raines, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Sara Rieman, NNP

    Sara Rieman, NNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Karen Root, NNP

    Karen Root, NNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Brooke Smith, AG-ACNP

    Brooke Smith, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Jacqueline Stewart, AG-ACNP

    Jacqueline Stewart, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Caitlin Vande Pol, AG-ACNP

    Caitlin Vande Pol, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Sheri Willis, AG-ACNP

    Sheri Willis, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health University Hospital
    1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Margaret Zayas, FNP

    Margaret Zayas, FNP

    UVA Health University Physicians Charlottesville
    415 Ray C. Hunt Dr.
    Suite 3200
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Tia Mitchner, FNP

    Tia Mitchner, FNP

    UVA Health Urologic Oncology
    1240 Lee Street
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Zachary Hruska

    Zachary Hruska

    Zachary Hruska, FNP
    1221 Lee St.
    2nd Floor
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Danielle Wentworth, FNP 100 Points

    Danielle Wentworth, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Zion Crossroads
    Distance: 14.56 mi
    75 Circle Pointe Dr.
    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942
  • Choi Mei Adams, FNP 100 Points

    Choi Mei Adams, FNP

    UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads
    Distance: 14.56 mi
    1015 Spring Creek Parkway
    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942
  • Beth Jaeger-Landis, ACNP 100 Points

    Beth Jaeger-Landis, ACNP

    UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads
    Distance: 14.56 mi
    1015 Spring Creek Parkway
    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942
  • Josue Droz-Leandry 100 Points

    Josue Droz-Leandry

    Josue Droz-Leandry, PA
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    2014 Goose Creek Road
    Suite 116
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Diane Burns, FNP 100 Points

    Diane Burns, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Karen Sumner, AG-ACNP 100 Points

    Karen Sumner, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Leah Wayner, ACNP, MSN, RN 100 Points

    Leah Wayner, ACNP, MSN, RN

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Beth Rieches

    Beth Rieches

    Beth Elaine Rieches, FNP
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    1850 Rosser Ave
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Christina Schultz, FNP

    Christina Schultz, FNP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Waynesboro
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    428 S Magnolia Ave
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Monica Pitt, FNP

    Monica Pitt, FNP

    UVA Health UVA Primary Care Waynesboro
    Distance: 22.62 mi
    1850 Rosser Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Kimberly Gahring, AG-ACNP 100 Points

    Kimberly Gahring, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Orange
    Distance: 24.86 mi
    661 University Ln.
    Suite E
    Orange, VA 22960
  • Laura Krause, RN, MSN, FNP 100 Points

    Laura Krause, RN, MSN, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Orange
    Distance: 24.86 mi
    661 University Ln.
    Suite E
    Orange, VA 22960
  • Teresa Artale, FNP 100 Points

    Teresa Artale, FNP

    UVA Health University Physicians Orange
    Distance: 24.86 mi
    661 University Ln.
    Suite B
    Orange, VA 22960
  • Holly Mason 150 Points

    Holly Mason

    UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg McGaheysville
    Distance: 27.4 mi
    9982 Spotswood Trail
    McGaheysville, VA 22840

Nurse Practitioner Info

Nurse Practitioner Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Practitioner

?
A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

What type of work does a Nurse Practitioner perform?
A Nurse Practitioner can be a regular health care provider. A Nurse Practitioner can see patients of all ages. A Nurse Practitioner focuses on prevention, education and wellness. A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication and give referrals.

Where does a Nurse Practitioner work?
A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

What are the duties of a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
- Counseling and educating patients in treatment options and self-care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions and diseases
- Obtaining medical history from patients and performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, lab tests, and ECGs
- Prescribing medications and physical therapy
- Performing prenatal care and family planning

What types of Nurse Practitioners are there?
Nurse practitioners can be family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, neonatal nurse practitioners, women's health nurse practitioners or acute care nurse practitioners.

How do I find a Nurse Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nurse Practitioner in your state. Select Nurse Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nurse Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nurse Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nurse Practitioners in your city and state.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications